A fixed pattern of rhyme, meter, and stanzas.

Poetry that does not follow a set pattern of rhyme or meter.

A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often about nature.

Two lines of poetry that rhyme, often creating a sense of closure.

Poetry with no set rhyme or meter, using natural speech rhythms.

Poetry written in paragraphs, lacking line breaks and stanzas.

The rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a verse.

The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.

A group of lines forming a unit in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Lack of rhyme, irregular meter, relies on rhythm and cadence of natural speech.

14 lines, specific rhyme scheme (e.g., Shakespearean, Petrarchan), often explores love or philosophical themes.

Three lines, 5-7-5 syllable count, typically focuses on nature and a moment in time.

Written in paragraph form, lacks line breaks, often blurs the line between prose and poetry.

Two rhyming lines that often provide closure, emphasis, or a concise statement.

Open structures often reflect freedom by breaking traditional constraints, while closed structures can highlight the tension between freedom and constraint.

The predictability of closed form reinforces the theme of order, control, and tradition.

The lack of structure mirrors the uncertainty and ambiguity of life, allowing for a more fluid exploration of the theme.

Closed structure can highlight the theme of constraint by showing how rules and patterns can limit expression.